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| Tube rolling, Macintosh MC275 Mk IV gentlemen:there is a question regarding the compatibility of other 12 volt tubes with the 275 circuit. i believe that a 12ay7 could substitute for a 12ax7. what about a 12au7, might that work in lieu of a 12at7 ?is anyone willing to try a 12ay7 an... | |
| Tube rolling, Macintosh MC275 Mk IV my mistake. i am referring to the c220.regarding the 275. chuck hinton told me a funny story. he said a customer placed 12at7 tubes in the sockets marked "12ax7" and placed 12ax7 in the sockets marked "12at7".the result ? no damage to the amp or t... | |
| Tube rolling, Macintosh MC275 Mk IV gentlemen:i have had repeated discussions with chuck hinton about the design of the circuits in the 275 amp and c 200 preamps.his comment is that the design of the tube circuit makes both amp and pre amp tube insensitive. i have had the c 200 prea... | |
| Tube CD player? hi arthur:i have heard the granite player many times, but not in my own stereo system. i perceived high resolution and what i would call the modern tube sound. there was no lack of transparency. the other components were usually granite audio amps... | |
| Regardless of how much you've spent... hi justlisten:what tube dac is giving you a headache ? | |
| Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? hi gregpen:when you say the roland sounded too calm and collected, what do you mean ? i have auditioned many roland amps and pres, but not in my own stereo system. i have also heard older roland gear with avalon speakers in nyc at an audio dealer.... | |
| Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? since mcintosh is a viable company, some consumers are buying their products. of those who boight their products, some are pleased with their purchase. what term would one use to characterize satisfied purchasers ? if not audio enthusiasts, how do... | |
| Warmest speaker? try the aerial 10t. | |
| Want something more forgiving than Vandy 3a sigs consider a speaker with the manger driver and also consider the aerial 10 t.you might also consider toeing the vandersteens out and using room treatment on the side wall as well as covering up the window with an absorbing material, if possible. | |
| When is your system good enough-and why? your system is "good enough" when you have achieved your sonic goals. when you no longer are critical of the sound of your stereo system, your stereo system is good enough. | |
| High end stores closing do you really care the most effective way of minimizing dissatisfaction from an audio purchase is a home audition.many "high end" stores do not allow this. visiting such stores and listening there still leaves a bisk risk that buying without a home audition will be ... | |
| System Synergy the assessment of synergy is subjectively based. the presence of synergy is not guaranteed by incorporating the products of one or two manufacturers. | |
| What is the best DAC ever made? can someone explain to me the purpose of asking for the best dac, preamp, amp, speaker, cable, cd player ever made ?it seems that such a question has no definitive answer and any answer is just an opinion. in fact, there is no best component of an... | |
| Why is there so much PS Audio stuff for sale? hi doug:can you tell me how to time the stock market ? | |
| Audience Au-24 vs. Empirical Design Cable Review i contacted karl and should be receiving a pair of interconnects soon.maybe it is a case of semantics, but whenever i hperceive more richness or weight, or body, i perceive less detail rather than more. there is less articulation and more of the f... |